is this a good mixer

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As mixers go, it's not at the top of the list. I have a low opinion of these. But if that's all you have, you can definately use it to record into a computer.
 
Pau -

it's a lot of bang for the buck, and it surely has some outputs that you can put in your computers inputs.

What are you using on your computer for inputs? A soundcard? A multi-track interface (ie. MOTU 2408, Echo Gina, etc)?

I think Behringer is okay, it'll certainly get you started, I'd watch out how they count "channels", though... I bought a "12 channel" board from them for a project, and found that it was 4 mono channels (1-4, each with it's own tone/fader/etc strip), 3 stereo channels (5-10, with 3 tone/fader/etc strips), and the left and right output (1 fader)... so the output counted as a "channel"... which is crap.

But it sounded okay, and it was a lot of bang for the buck.

good luck.

- housepig
 
well im just getting started and i don't have 500 for the mackie so im getting the cheap one im goting to run it to my sound card
any one know a good beginer software to record with
 
check out these sites :

www.audiomelody.com --->freeware audio gear

www.sonicspot.com ---> freeware & shareware

www.thepluginlist.com ---> plugins for audio, you can search just the free ones easily.


between those three sites, you should be able to find freebie recording, sequencing, and sound generating software that can get you good results.

good luck

- housepig
 
I'm just curious, as to what you are going to record? Instruments? Mics?

What kind of souncard and computer? What kind of music?

Do you have any other gear?
 
im about to install a sound blaster platinum 5.1 and im going to record drums
 
Hmmm... I bet I could have guessed that via your name.
So you have a drum mic set you need to mix to send to the pc?

Have you considered ebay? I'd take a used mackie over a new Berrhinger any day... Check it out. Even a 1202 would be better...
The pre's on the mackie are the best available for the price, and that's gonna make a big difference when recording from mic's. Check it out.

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=mackie+mixer

As soon as you buy a new piece of gear, unless it's vintage, you lose money. If your looking to stay on a tight budget and don't want to lose half your money as soon as you buy it, get it used. You don't have to worry much about used mackie gear. The shit's built like a tank. It's hard to damage.
 
I have to agree - a used Mackie will last longer and sound better. And Musician's Friend is *not* so wonderful and customer-friendly that it's worth sticking with them for those reasons...

Also, watch out for the Soundblaster cards... I've had bad luck with them and every forum I see has horror stories about trying to do music with a SB card.

good luck.

- housepig
 
Pa-rum-pa-pa-pummm

Wow...Somebody finally took my advice. Thanks! I feel like I've helped someone and made a difference! :)

You will probably get tired of those little knobs at some point, want a little more control, and want to upgrade to the 1402. But the good thing is, you'll be able to sell it without losing much if any money!

Good luck!
 
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